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Fast fashion giant H&M is also feeling some retail woes as retailers like The Limited, Rue 21 and Payless have recently filed for Bankruptcy in the recent months. According to CNN Money , H&M’s third-quarter net profits have fallen to 20% and its stock dipped 5% this past Thursday. The global fashion powerhouse points to deep summer inventory markdowns as one of the main causes. H&M has ridden the wave of success as it now has more than 4,500 shops around the globe. But on the flipside, foot traffic to those physical locations have been on a decline says the company. As a result, the company will be reducing its openings this year from 400 down to 385. “The competitive landscape is being redrawn, new players are coming in and customers’ behavior and expectations are changing,” CEO Karl-Johan Persson said in a statement. Strategic focus will now shift to online sales — it a...